Caption

Denarius, posthumous issue for Faustina the Elder (98–141; Roman empress 138–141), struck under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) as issuer. Obverse: bust of Faustina I draped, facing right, inscription DIV FAVSTINA around. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her outstretched right hand and a windblown veil, inscription AETERNITAS around. After 141, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_458

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Keywords

Denarius posthumous issue Faustina Elder 98–141 Roman empress 138–141 struck under Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse bust Faustina I draped facing right inscription DIV FAVSTINA Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe outstretched right hand windblown veil inscription AETERNITAS 141 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° round dark gray coin uneven edge centered white background coin raised worn depiction standing human figure facing slightly right arm extended bent several small marks irregular indentations figure suggesting worn details visible colors dark gray white background.